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Isador A. Nordstrom

TAPS

Fading light dims the sight,
And a star gems the sky,
Gleaming bright.
From afar drawing nigh,
Falls the night.

Day is done, gone the sun,
From the lake, From the hills,
From the sky.
All is well, safely rest,
God is nigh.

Then good night, Peaceful night,
Till the light of the dawn
Shineth bright,
God is near, do not fear,
Friend, good night.

Arlington National Cemetery
7-7-8273

BORN:May 24, 1876 at Goteborg, Sweden

Entered Service in the US
Navy from New York, NY

Earned
The Medal of Honor During Peace Time For heroism on April
13, 1906 Aboard Ship,At
Sea

DIED:March
06, 1930 at the age of 53

When the
powder charges in the forward 13-inch turret of the U.S.S.
Kearsarge was rocked by an accidental explosion during target
practice, Chief Boatswain's Mate Isador Nordstrom and Seaman
George Breeman demonstrated great personal heroism to put out
fires and minimize the dangers to their fellow shipmates. Chief
Boatswain's Mate Nordstron was among the first men to enter the
burning turret to bring out the wounded. Both men were awarded
the Medal of Honor for their heroism in this action.